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Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta

A comforting dish with tender beef in a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Broth
  • 1 lb beef stew meat Chunks of tender beef that will melt in your mouth after slow cooking.
  • 3 cups beef broth A robust base that infuses the meat with savory goodness.
Vegetables
  • 1 onion, chopped Aromatic and sweet when cooked, adding depth to the sauce.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced The star ingredient, delivering a pungent yet comforting flavor.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning A blend of herbs that transports you straight to the Italian countryside.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances all the flavors beautifully.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper A subtle kick that rounds out the dish.
Creamy Sauce
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Bringing luxurious creaminess that binds everything together.
  • 1 cup heavy cream The secret to a rich, velvety sauce that coats the pasta.
Pasta
  • 3 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini) The perfect vehicle for holding on to that creamy goodness.
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped A bright pop of color and freshness.
  • Grated Parmesan cheese An indulgent finishing touch that adds nutty flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by placing the beef stew meat in your slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the beef broth.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the mix.
  4. Toss in the minced garlic cloves.
  5. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently with a wooden spoon.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, add the softened cream cheese and heavy cream to the slow cooker.
Cooking Pasta
  1. In a separate pot, cook the uncooked pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain and set aside.
Final Assembly
  1. Gently fold the cooked pasta into the creamy beef mixture until well coated.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For richer flavor, season beef with salt and pepper before slow cooking. Searing the meat is optional but enhances depth. Mix in cream cheese and heavy cream towards the end for best texture.